Finance Manager - Path to CFO, Commercial Partner

Harrows; Timaru; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrows is a family-owned New Zealand furniture design and manufacturing business based in Timaru. We are seeking a Finance Manager to own the finance function and become a key commercial partner to the General Manager, Leadership Team and Directors.

This hands-on role sits at the intersection of finance and business partnering, with growing CFO-level influence as the business expands. You will lead the day-to-day finance function, supported by part-time administration for routine processing.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified or equivalent progress toward the qualification.
• Solid grounding in financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting and cashflow.
• Commercially aware with ability to turn data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end reporting including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, budgets, forecasts and management reporting for NZ & AU entities.
• Maintain visibility of cashflow, working capital, debtors and upcoming commitments.
• Provide practical commercial advice to the General Manager, Leadership Team and Directors.
• Analyze gross margin, stock, WIP, labour, product cost and other manufacturing performance drivers.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, year-end and statutory compliance with external advisers.
• Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and finance administration, with routine tasks delegated where appropriate.
• Support financial management of Harrows Australia and other group entities as required.
• Improve finance systems, reporting and processes, and contribute to ERP and automation projects.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management reporting

Budgeting

Cashflow

Excel

ERP systems

Commercial acumen

Education

CA / CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Harrows is a family-owned New Zealand furniture design and manufacturing business based in Timaru. We are seeking a Finance Manager to own the finance function and become a key commercial partner to the General Manager, Leadership Team and Directors.

This hands-on role sits at the intersection of finance and business partnering, with growing CFO-level influence as the business expands. You will lead the day-to-day finance function, supported by part-time administration for routine processing.